ok y'all i need some insight here.
i applied to SAIC's writing MFA really late in the game (beginning of February but the deadline to apply isn't until March 1). a part of applying was adding my unofficial transcript. my entire application is submitted with the exception of one (1) letter of recommendation, which should be in today or tomorrow. i just got an email reminding me to submit the letter of rec, but to also send in my OFFICIAL transcript. the portal says my application won't be reviewed until my last letter of rec is turned in, but i'm confused as to why they're requesting my official transcript. is there any chance they already reviewed my application but can't give me a decision yet because of my rec?